Three-dimensional visualization of the cutaneous angiosome using angiography.
Clin Anat
; 26(2): 282-7, 2013 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-22623319
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to establish the three-dimensional (3D) architecture of the cutaneous angiosome for assessment and design of the perforator flaps. Two fresh cadavers were injected with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/lead oxide and computed tomography (CT) scanned before and after the injection. The various parts of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue derived from one of the injected cadavers were also CT scanned. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the cutaneous angiosome and the two flap designs were performed using Materialise's Interactive Medical Image Control System (MIMICS). Both the reconstructed cutaneous angiosomes and the digital flaps can be displayed independently or in conjunction with bones, source arteries, and skin. The 3D architecture of the cutaneous angiosome ensures clear display of the spatial location, distribution range, and anastomoses relationship of the cutaneous perforators. In addition, the caliber, length, and position of a particular source artery are illustrated in the exact spatial location. As a result, the technique provides visualization of the general area and the expandable direction of a respective flap. This technique has the potential to play an important role in assessing perforator blood supply territory and in the design of new flaps.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Piel
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Vasos Sanguíneos
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Procesamiento de Imagen Asistido por Computador
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Angiografía
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Tejido Subcutáneo
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Clin Anat
Asunto de la revista:
ANATOMIA
Año:
2013
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Article
País de afiliación:
China